Windows7

[society]

Currently I’m using XP Professional but I want to upgrade to Windows7. In my search I came across different edition of W7 but not sure which one to get. Which is better?

Should I get this? - http://emea.microsoft...ndows-7-Ultimate-Full

Or this? - http://emea.microsoft...s-7-Professional-Full

[Buenchico]

Scroll down to the comparison chart here:
http://en.wikipedia.o...ki/Windows_7_editions

Unless you're the type of computer user who could teach Chuckfickens a thing or two (which is unlikely or you wouldn't have asked your question!) most of the things which have 'No' alongside them in the 'Professional' column (but which have 'Yes' shown under 'Ultimate') are probably completely meaningless to you. (They certainly are to me!). So it's highly unlikely that having those features would be of any use to you.

So, of the two versions of Windows you've mentioned, 'Professional' would probably be the better choice. However, after looking at that chart, you might decide that 'Home Premium' would be just as good for your needs.

Chris

[stoofur]

You can compare the different editions on the Microsoft Website

http://emea.microsoft...oft/Windows/Windows-7

[society]

Thanks Chris! I trust, and will take your your advice.

Thanks Stoofur for your input. I was looking there earlier then decided in choosing between those two, but, wasn't sure which to buy hence my question.

[stoofur]

I agree with Chris. You will probably find that Home Premium edition will be fine. Most programs seem to run ok on Windows 7 that I have come across. So unless you are running really old XP programs you should be ok with Home Premium.

[ChuckFickens]

and I agree with stoofur, Unless you are a very advanced user I'd doubt you'd ever need the extras of the professional edition in a home environment. Home Premium should be sufficient.

[ChuckFickens]

It's probably only me that finds not being able to join a domain a restriction with home premium at home :)

[samiagee]

If you want to run programs in XP mode Home will not do it only Pro and Ultimate

[ChuckFickens]

"If you want to run programs in XP mode Home will not do it only Pro and Ultimate"

And you need a licensed copy of windows XP

If anyone wants to run stuff under XP when they have windows7 then they just need to install the free VMware player and install XP in a virtual box and run it that way.

[society]

Thanks ChuckFickens! When you are bored and have a bit of time to spare please explain step-by-step how to do what you said to do. I do not understand anything about this virtual box you mentioned. I will do a bit of search on my own and then ask the questions. Ok..? :-)

Earlier today I bought Windows7 Ultimate; I had two choices W7 Ultimate and W7 Home Premium, and I took Ultimate.

[galeck1947]

If you have Windows 7 Ultimate you can use XP Mode which is free to download ffrom Microsoft you have to download the Virtual Machine first then the XP mode if you go to the download site and follow the instructions you will be ok.You get XP Professional with this.

[society]

Thank you Galeck, I will take a look.

[stoofur]

What are you trying to run that requires XP mode? You may find that it will run in Windows 7 anyway.

[society]

Thanks everyone for your good advices, they all are very much appreciated.